Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
sphenophyllus
ID:
522072

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 3: 624 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521404

Common Names

  • Sphenophyllus Adromischus
  • Fan-leaf Crassula
  • Fan-leaf Kalanchoe

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Synonyms

  • Adromischus rhombifolius bakeri Poelln. [unknown]

Description

Adromischus sphenophyllus (also called 'Wedge-Leaf Plant', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves with wavy margins and small white flowers. It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adromischus sphenophyllus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adromischus sphenophyllus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adromischus sphenophyllus can be propagated by leaf cuttings or offsets. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a bright, sunny spot. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Adromischus sphenophyllus

Adromischus sphenophyllus is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky habitats.

Adromischus sphenophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adromischus sphenophyllus?

Adromischus sphenophyllus

What is the family of Adromischus sphenophyllus?

Crassulaceae

What are the common names of Adromischus sphenophyllus?

Sphenophyllus adromischus

Species in the Adromischus genus

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

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